OSHA-compliant wet abrasive blasting that eliminates 92% of dust while delivering superior results for commercial and industrial projects.
Dustless blasting—also known as wet abrasive blasting—combines water with blast media to suppress up to 92% of airborne dust. This revolutionary technology addresses the biggest problems with traditional dry sandblasting: massive dust clouds, silica exposure hazards, and environmental concerns.
OSHA now recommends wet blasting methods to reduce worker exposure to crystalline silica dust, which has been linked to serious respiratory illnesses. Our dustless systems not only meet these strict safety standards but also deliver faster, more effective surface preparation.
At Midwest Sandblasting, we've invested in state-of-the-art dustless blasting equipment and trained our crews specifically in this advanced technique, making us leaders in safe, efficient commercial and industrial surface preparation.
Abrasive media (sand, glass, garnet, etc.) is mixed with water inside our specialized blasting equipment, creating a slurry.
The water-media mixture is propelled at high pressure onto the surface, where it removes coatings, rust, and contaminants.
The water encapsulates dust particles and weighs them down, preventing them from becoming airborne—eliminating 92% of dust.
Meets OSHA's Table 1 standards for silica exposure control. Protects workers from respiratory hazards and reduces your liability exposure.
Minimal dust means less environmental contamination. We use recycled glass and other eco-friendly media options whenever possible.
Water cools the surface during blasting, preventing heat warping on thin metal—a common problem with dry sandblasting.
Wet blasting is more aggressive and efficient, removing coatings and rust faster than dry methods—reducing labor time and costs.
Without massive dust clouds, there's minimal mess to clean up after the job. Spent media is easily collected and properly disposed of.
Uses less media than dry blasting (media breaks down slower when wet), and faster completion means lower overall project costs.
Warehouses, factories where dust control is critical
Downtown buildings where dust could impact neighbors
Brick, concrete, stone facades requiring gentle cleaning
Truck bodies, trailers without risk of warping thin metal
Bridges, overpasses with environmental restrictions
Construction machinery, industrial equipment restoration
See why leading industrial companies are switching to dustless blasting for safer, faster, and more environmentally responsible surface preparation.
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